Retail - Specialty Stores News & Media
Restaurants reel in customers with retail
March 21, 2013
According to a recent interview aired on Minnesota Public Radio, there is a growing trend toward restaurant establishments serving a side of retail. And not…
read nowRent The Runway, the 'Netflix for fashion,' secures more funding
March 11, 2013
Rent The Runway, the website that lets users rent designer clothes, accessories and jewelry, has secured an additional $4.4 million in funding, bringing the…
read nowHealth-centric retailers thriving
March 7, 2013
As many Americans get serious about living a healthier lifestyle, more stores are popping up and thriving that cater to the health-conscious market. According…
read nowPep Boys revamping Tampa store for improved customer experience
March 7, 2013
In a move to make auto repair more accessible and engaging for customers, Pep Boys is introducing a new approach to customer experience with the construction…
read nowHarris DOOH auto dealership rollout builds steam
February 27, 2013
The Automotive Broadcasting Network is several months into its large-scale, digital signage network rollout at auto dealerships across the U.S., according to…
read nowModelle's deploys RealPOS from NCR
February 27, 2013
NCR Corporation announced today that it will provide retail technology and services to the 154-store Modell's Sporting Goods chain. Modell's will deploy 1,00…
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What does Apple get by trademarking its store design?
Apple originally applied for the trademark in 2010 but was rejected twice before finally being approved.
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GameStop is safe (for now): PlayStation 4 won't block used games
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
The multi-billion-dollar video game industry is currently between generations — that is, most of the major hardware manufacturers haven't put out a new machine…
read nowBest Buy to join the price-match party
February 18, 2013
Best Buy has announced that it will officially throw its hat into the permanent price-matching ring, Reuters reported. Beginning on March 3 the electronics…
read nowGoogle will open physical retail stores by year's end
February 18, 2013
According to an "extremely reliable source," 9to5google.com confirmed suspicions that Google plans to open physical retail stores by the end of the year, just…
read nowIKEA's Valentine offer: Free cribs for babies born 9 months from now
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
February 15, 2013
Here's a retail marketing campaign with a real sense of humor: On Valentine's Day, IKEA ran ads in Australian newspapers offering a free crib to any baby born…
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How to use customer data to plan store layouts
Consumer data can give insight on how to boost the bottom line with simple store design improvements.
read nowAT&T flagship wins retail design award
February 14, 2013
AT&T's flagship store on Chicago's Magnificent Mile took home top honors during the 42nd Retail Design Institute Design Awards Gala. The AT&T Michigan…
read nowApple CEO announces store closures, likens retail experience to Prozac
February 12, 2013
Apple CEO Tim Cook told attendees at the Goldman Sachs investor conference that Apple plans to close 20 of its retail locations in order to relocate and…
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Intel's interactive display spices up the customer experience
by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group
A scent-based game for the McCormick spice company engages the consumer with the power of smell.
read nowSporting goods store unveils 'retail lab' with in-store tech
January 29, 2013
The Canadian sporting goods retailer Sport Chek today unveiled a tech-heavy retail lab at its flagship store in Toronto. Utilizing interactive kiosks, digital…
read nowNCR announces 600-store rollout of NCR Silver
January 28, 2013
NCR announced today that NCR Silver, the company's cloud-based POS solution for small businesses, will roll out to more than 600 Cellairis franchise locations.
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What if Best Buy charged admission?
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
O.K., suspend your disbelief just for a moment and hear me out…
read nowIBM collaborates with jewelry chains for multichannel redesign
January 18, 2013
IBM and Signet Jewelers Ltd. recently announced a collaboration on an e-commerce strategy and digital marketing redesign for Signet's national U.S. store…
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NRF: 3 ways to thrive in the global arena
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
NRF: Execs from MANGO, McMillanDoolittle and Delhaize share how to succeed globally.
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